The Browning Model 71 was a pistol model whose creation was inspired by the US Gun Control Act of 1968. This legislation required that pistols be for “sporting purposes” and specified minimum dimensions for pistols. Browning’s…
Many of us dream of owning and driving an original 1920’s Bugatti Type 35, but it is a dream that is out of reach because of the collector value of the original cars. But Argentine company…
The early years of the twentieth century were marked by a bit of an “arms race” between gunmakers across the world as they tried to create semi-automatic pistols they could sell in large numbers to military…
Although the Indian Model 841 was originally designed as a military motorcycle it showed promise as a civilian model with some modifications. A few prototype civilian versions were made but did not make it into production….
The BMW R32 was the motorcycle that would define BMW motorcycles for decades to come. Designed by Max Friz the R32 pioneered the boxer two cylinder engine and shaft drive layout that was to characterize BMW…
Harley-Davidson felt that they needed to field a smaller motorcycle than their big V-twin traditional bikes. To this end they obtained 50% share in Italian motorcycle maker Aermacchi and brought the Harley-Davidson “Sprint” range of motorcycles…
Miss America VIII was regarded as the best of Nap Lisee’s racing hydroplane boats. Capable of speeds over 100mph she was owner Gar Wood’s favorite of the ten Miss America boats he had built. Fast Facts…
The Fiat Abarth 1000 TC Berlina Corsa Tipo 5M was the ultimate iteration of the Abarth competition cars based on the diminutive Fiat 600. This family of cars forged a significant success record in 1960’s motorsport….
This Stammer Roadster is the creation of a man named Fred Stammer who was a metalworker with aircraft industry experience. Designed and made by Fred Stammer on a modified Willys 77 chassis and fitted with a…
The Matchless Silver Arrow was a motorcycle that featured an unusual 18° side-valve V-twin engine that was said to be “vibrationless”. The bike also had a quite advanced suspension for the 1930’s giving it a reputation…